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What’s the future of the Affordable Care Act? If it’s “repealed and replaced” by the American Health Care Act, what will change? In the United States, health care policy is on everyone’s mind, from debates on Capitol Hill, to town hall meetings, to non-stop media coverage. In a new video, Dr. Don Berwick, President Emeritus and a Senior Fellow at IHI, explains the changing health care landscape in terms that are both simple and comprehensive. No matter your view, we hope you find it helpful.
Have you ever noticed how in a price negotiation, the first offer sets the standard? That’s anchoring bias — one of many cognitive biases to which humans are susceptible. In a new STAT News opinion piece, the writer explains why clinicians must be honest about their own biases, especially in regard to racial stereotypes in pain management. “At a minimum, we must stop using racially charged language,” she says, “but I believe we can and should go much further.” Learn more about implicit bias in TA 102: Improving Health Equity.
The first IHI Open School Canadian Chapter Network Conference is taking place on Saturday June 10, in both Toronto and Vancouver. Tickets are only $20, and students, faculty, and health professionals are invited to register today. Explore how systems thinking can improve health equity, and join for interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and keynote addresses. There is also an IHI Quick Course, “Back to Basics: Building Essential QI Skills,” taking place in Vancouver on Friday, June 9. You can learn more about the IHI Quick Course here.
Join Us to Chat about QI Projects on June 2, 12:30 PM ET